(THE GIST OF PIB) Directorate General of Trade Remedies
(THE GIST OF PIB) Directorate General of Trade Remedies
(APRIL-2024)
Directorate General of Trade Remedies
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Recently, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended imposition of anti-dumping duty on sodium cyanide (NaCN) imported from China, the European Union, Japan and Korea.
About Directorate General of Trade Remedies:
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It was earlier known as the Directorate General of Anti-dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) and was formed in 2018.
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It works as a single national entity dealing with all kinds of Trade Remedial measures (anti-dumping, countervailing, safeguard).
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It provides a level playing field to the domestic industry against unfair trade practices like dumping, subsidization and surge in imports.
Functions:
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Conducting anti-dumping investigations and recommendations to the Government of India (GoI).
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Conducting anti-subsidy/CVD investigations and recommendations to GoI.
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Conducting safeguard investigations and recommendations to GoI
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Handling litigation matters before CESTAT, High Courts and Supreme Court of India.
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Conducting Outreach programmes to create and spread conceptual awareness and explain the workings of DGTR
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Exchange of information with the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
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Nodal Ministry: It functions as an attached office of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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